Student Services Department

English Language Learners:

It is the position of Mona Shores that English Language Learners (ELL) can achieve levels of academic performance comparable to those of the general English speaking population, and that it is the responsibility of our District to provide appropriate instructional services to ensure that these students are given the opportunity to learn content matter while they also gain proficiency in English.

Homeless Liasion:

McKinney-Vento Act, enacted in 1987 eliminates barriers in public schools so that homeless children and youth can enroll in school and receive successful educational opportunities.

Health & Immunization:

Mona Shores works directly with the Muskegon County Health Department to make our community a healthier place to reside. Our District follows required State of Michigan guidelines to communicate with both the Health Department and maintain accurate and up-to-date student health and immunization records.

Suspension & Expulsion (Discipline):

The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to provide all students with an environment conducive to the development of their maximum learning potential. District policies and school handbooks have rules and regulations which are necessary to govern the conduct of students under the supervision of school personnel. All rules and regulations are published in appropriate building student handbooks.

Section 504:

Mona Shores Public Schools makes reasonable accommodations to allow students an opportunity to successfully participate in school-related activities. Food Allergies: Students with life-threatening food allergies are protected under Federal Law (Section 504). The school district works collaboratively with families to develop food allergy plans to meet the unique and individual needs of students with a food allergy.

School Safety:

Mona Shores Public Schools has developed a district-wide Emergency Management Plan to help prepare all employees to effectively respond to an array of emergency situations that could occur within our district.

Social Security/Disability:

Student Services provides supporting documentation to the Department of Human Services regarding Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for students with disability. The goal of Social Security or Supplemental Security Income is to ensure that students with disabilities are able to the ability maintain independence. To find out more about how to apply for benefits or the Social Security Administration's definition of disability please visit the Disability Determination Web Site at: http://dds.its.state.nc.us/

Kindergarten Roundup:

Your resident child, age 5 on or before December 1, 2008, may enroll in Kindergarten at any time throughout the school year. The enrollment process begins by contacting the elementary building secretary where your child will attend. We encourage parents/guardians to attend the annual Kindergarten Roundup at their elementary building. (click here for power point presentation). The schedule is as follows:

Campbell Elementary: Wednesday, February 20, 6:30 p.m.

Churchill Elementary: Thursday, February 21, 6:30 p.m.

Lincoln Park Elementary: Monday, February 25, 6:30 p.m.

Ross Park Elementry: Tuesday, February 19, 6:30 p.m.

See recent Newsletter article outlining our Child Find process for Kindergarten students. The purpose of the program is to identify children who are having difficulty in their development and to provide services to them, when it is appropriate. Read more about it here.

Special Education Department

In Michigan, programs and services are available for identified handicapped students from birth to age 26. Special Education provides specifically designed instruction, at no cost to parents, to meet unique educational needs of students who are found eligible under one of the areas of disability recognized under The Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education. Programs and services include classroom instruction, consultation, ancillary support, and adaptive supplies and materials designed to meet the identified educational goals of students.

Mona Shores Public Schools offers a full continuum of services to identified students. A vast majority of students receive educational support in their home school with assistance from a teacher consultant, or other ancillary service provider. There are special education services available at all school buildings in our district. Students who require more support than is available at their neighborhood school may attend a program classroom at designated schools within the district or at our regional center program, Wesley School. All placement and programming decisions are made at the Individual Education Planning Student Assistance Team (S.A.T.) meeting.

Mona Shores Public Schools is committed to providing quality programs for students that are designed to meet their individual needs. Our Special Education Parent Handbook provides general guidelines for you.

The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to provide all students with an enviornment conducive to the development of their maximum learning potential. District policies and school handbooks have rules and regulations which are necessary to govern the conduct of students under the supervision of school personnel. All rules and regulations are published in appropriate building student handbooks